KAZAN, Russia-- Mystery surrounded the conclusion of the world championships on Sunday when China's twice champion and favourite Sun Yang failed to start the men's 1,500m freestyle final won by Gregorio Paltrinieri.
LONDON-- West Ham United's Reece Oxford reckoned he had enjoyed "a dream debut" after becoming, at 16, one of the youngest players ever to make a winning bow in the Premier League.
NOTTINGHAM, England-- Ben Stokes took five wickets to put England on the verge of a famous victory that would win back the Ashes as Australia finished on 241 for seven after a compelling second day of the fourth test at Trent Bridge on Friday.
KAZAN, Russia-- Mitchell Larkin completed a rare backstroke double and Bronte Campbell won the blue riband women's 100 metres freestyle title as Australia celebrated another golden night at the world swimming championships.
NOTTINGHAM, England-- England skittled out shell-shocked Australia for 60 and piled up 274 for four in reply to take control of the fourth Ashes test on a dramatic first day at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
